Practical Ethics
An introduction to applied ethics that tests moral principles against difficult questions about animals, poverty, medicine and the environment.
Editor · 1986
Applied Ethics
An anthology of philosophical essays examining practical controversies, from abortion and euthanasia to animals and collective responsibility.
Edited by Peter Singer.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- First published
- 1986
- Pages
- 264
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1986 edition
- ISBN
- 9780198750673
- Formats
- Paperback
About the book
Applied Ethics collects influential arguments about issues of practical moral concern. Edited by Peter Singer, it places different authors and positions in conversation rather than presenting only Singer’s own conclusions.
The selection covers questions about death, abortion, punishment, social relationships, animals and the consequences of individual and collective action. It provides source readings for comparing how philosophers approach contested practical decisions.
Key ideas
- Philosophical arguments about practical decisions
- Competing positions on life, death and social responsibility
- Individual action, collective consequences and animals
About this edition
The publication details above refer to the 1986 edition identified by ISBN 9780198750673. Other editions may have different page counts, formats and ISBNs.
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